After nearly a year of having to be in reactive leadership mode in 2020, I want to address again the importance of getting specific about who you are trying to reach for Jesus, or to put it another way, being clear about which specific unreached people group in your local area your church is called … Read More
One of the glaring problems exposed in the church during 2020 was the lack of adequate spiritual formation, or discipleship, most churches have practiced over that last few decades. I’ve been in many meetings with church leaders during which someone points out that we have not done a good job of discipleship, and every head … Read More
Image: FreeImages.com/Valeria Moreiro When you see the words “love” and “connections” together you may think of the old dating game show hosted by Chuck Woolery, Love Connection. To be clear, this article is not about making more dating relationships in your church. It is, however, about the deep need church members have to be loved … Read More
Image: FreeImages.com/Daino_16 Note: After having taken a break from writing regular blogs on revitalization I will be offering a new series of articles in 2021, Leading Your Church to Health & Vitality, on how to achieve vitality in your local church. Please keep reading and enjoy. We’re in this together. Grace be with you! What … Read More
The best part of 2021 so far is that it’s not 2020. Can I get an AMEN?! One of the most frustrating parts of last year, from a church leadership perspective, was the near-constant state of having to react to negative circumstances. Reactive leadership is more like playing defense, where you don’t know what’s coming … Read More
